Scaffolder

Scaffolders erect and dismantle scaffolding to provide work platforms on building and industrial sites, and for temporary structures such as staging and seating.

Qualification

Certificate III in Scaffolding

Sector

Residential / Commercial / Resources

What might a working day look like?

May perform tasks including:

• Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding.
• Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding.
• Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clamps
• Laying planks and hanging safety nets.
• Dismantles and removes scaffolding from building sites.

Working hours

• Full-time hours per week

Conditions

• Mostly working outside in all weather conditions and working at heights 

Skills and personal qualities

• Be able to understand technical drawings and plans
• Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work
• Problem solving skills and enjoy practical work
• Enjoy working at heights and in the elements
• Work as a team or independently
• Have a reasonable level of physical fitness
• Time management, reading and writing skills
• Able to lift heavy material

How to get started

Entry to this occupation is by completing a Certificate III Scaffolding apprenticeship.

Future Pathways and opportunities

• Business owner
• Sub-contractor
• Supervisor
• Leading hand